End of the DD

[scout man]

Well, I am not going to say too much here because I still need to talk with the insurance company and all that, but my daily driver met the end of its life today. I am pretty bummed about it, and although I wanted a new truck, I really didnt want to part with this one. The important part, however, is that I am fine and healthy and walked away with only some airbag scrapes and burns on my right arm. I will get some better pics tomorrow. Truck is definitely a goner.

[Java]

damn that sucks!! Glad you're OK!!!!

[Aaron]

Sorry to hear Steve. Glad everyone is alright.


Aaron

[Brad]

Really sorry to hear Steve. Very glad you are ok.

[Heather]

Yikes. So glad you are okay, especially after seeing that photo!

[Chris]

Metal can be replaced, glad you're okay Steve!

[Funrover]

Holy crap man!!! I am glad you are OK! Sorry to see this happen, I know you loved that truck. Let me know if I can help in any way.

[scout man]

here is the aftermath

[xaza]

Bad day man. Glad you are still with us.

[Patrolman]

Glad you are ok Steve. Truck can easily be replaced. At least you have another set of wheels to drive in the meantime.

[scout man]

i do, in fact I have more than I prefer to admit. Too bad they all could use some work if I am going to DD them.

[Rick]

Damn!!!! Howd it happen???? Glad to see your ok!!!:eek:

[Pathrat]

Like everyone said, glad you are ok!

[Cr33p3r]

Glad you came out ok Steve first and foremost! keep us updated as to what happens from here. Did that have the 4.6 or 5.4 in it?

[scout man]

It had the 4.6, and was already at 236,xxx. Probably not worth much except for a complete rebuild. On top of that, I think the light post hit the front of the block, so it might even be cracked. That said, I intend to part this truck out, so if there is anything that will cross to your ranger that you are interested in, let me know!

[ctracy5]

happy to see you made it out alright

[Brad]

That burn and bruise looks gnarly. Glad the airbag saved you!

[scout man]

yea, its looking more and more gnarly by the day, as my entire arm is turning blue.

[Hypoid]

Ouch!

I don't think that will buff out. :eek:

[scout man]

hmm, I do have a coupon for a buff/wax job from scrat from the aniversary run last year, wonder if I track him down if he will honor it? :D

[Heather]

He's really good - but not quite THAT good! :lmao:

[scout man]

:tisktisk: looks like he needs to brush up on his skills then! :D

[Jackie]

Yikes! So glad you are OK, but you need to tell us what happened... Did the lamp post jump out in front of you??? (I hate it when that happens...)

[scout man]

Well, I am not going to say too much here

You all are horrible at reading! I fell asleep at the wheel. Works been good to me this summer, but apparently it was too good to me. Lesson learned.

[Jackie]

Ouch! Could have been a lot worse. Thank God no one was hurt. Get some sleep.

[carpenle]

Just a minor flesh wound! :confused: Glad to hear you are ok.

[sunk]

Wow that sucks. But at least it gives you a good reason to shop for a new vehicle! Do you know what you will be shopping for?

Im glad to hear youre ok

[scout man]

bought an 01 F250

[ajk150]

Nothing a little spit shine can't fix up... but seriously glad your ok, that is quite a bang right there

[Doberguy]

Did the grill guard make matters worse or do you think it saved you even more damage?
Glad you are all right!

[scout man]

I think it saved me a lot of damage. It did dent a quarter panel that otherwise would have been fine, but that doesnt matter. It took a lot of force to mangle that grill guard the way it was, which is inevitably preventing that energy from going into the rest of the rig. As it is the post hit the engine fan and clutch, with the little extra force the brush guard soaked up I think it would have pushed the engine into the firewall, and possibly towards my legs.